Travis Harlin Jackson

Babe was born on July 17, 1935 in Violet Hills, AR to Thomas and Kitty Jackson. He passed away on December 28, 2011.

Babe married LaJean on April 16, 1955 in Wenatchee, WA. They had four children, James Sr., Patricia, John and Donald.

Babe was in the construction industry for over 50 years. He loved to hunt, fish and golf.

He is survived by his loving wife, LaJean Jackson of Bothell, WA; his children, James Jackson, Sr. of Lake Stevens, WA, Patricia (Gordon) Smith of Snohomish, WA, John (Raini) Jackson of Snohomish; also nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and his two sisters, Susan Blankenship of Melbourne, AR, Laverne (Richard) Boolen of Richland, WA and Linda (Dennis) Slack of Wenatchee, WA.

Babe was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Robert Jackson and his son, Donald Jackson.

A Celebration of Babe's life will be held at Echo Falls Golf Club on Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Bothell Fire Station #42 or a charity of your choice .

Cremation arrangements by Bauer Funeral Chapel of Snohomish, WA.